Superbrain: The Insider's Guide to Getting Smart

by Toronto Public Library, Dave Whamond (Illustrator)

The earlier you start building the essential skills required to learn, the more benefits you'll see down the road. Superbrain challenges young students to develop the skills they need to become "lifelong super-learners." Written in a kid-friendly style, this book encourages elementary students to develop learning habits that will help them inside and outside of the classroom.

Each of the four chapters focuses on specific skills:
• preparation
• organization and leadership values
• research and critical thinking
• navigating the online world.


Also included in each chapter are profiles of inspirational, real-life super-learners, a quiz for readers to evaluate various skills, and a full-page comic-strip style illustration that highlights the chapter themes.

Researched and written by two librarians at The Toronto Public Library, Superbrain comes with a superhero theme woven throughout, and features wacky and exuberant art by seasoned illustrator Dave Whamond. With its bright and energetic design, Superbrain is a go-to resource for elementary students and their teachers.

72 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2015

Reviews

[Annice22 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Borrowed from Publisher/NetGalley for an honest review.

This was a quick yet informative read that uses a superhero theme to show elementary and middle grade learners how best to use the library and how to enjoy being a lifelong learner as well as gathering research and why it's important to credit your sources. This four chapter book also provides information for how to be safe as well as respectful while being online.